Bulma was able to quickly create the transformation watch because she already had the foundational theoretical knowledge to support it.
However, creating a device to observe souls required starting from scratch and building a new knowledge system... Recently, Dr. Brief and his daughter had reduced the number of times they consulted Yamiru, Bardock, and Gine about their souls, focusing instead on refining the technical theories. With some free time, Yamiru took the opportunity to go out and have a good time with Tights.
At the same time, he kept the Dragon Ball Radar on him, keeping an eye on the revival of the seven Dragon Balls.
Of course, Bardock and Gine's souls were following them, and thanks to the wish contract with the Dragon, their souls wouldn't disappear due to accidents—whether from the natural environment, passing exorcists, or the calls from the underworld, which Yamiru had already considered—but they couldn't stray too far from him.
Thus, on the streets of West City, the two couples each enjoyed their own activities. One couple was visible to others, while the other was invisible.
Gine increasingly felt that sending their youngest son to live on this planet was the right decision. The life here was surprisingly peaceful and vibrant. She was considering that perhaps, after being resurrected, she could become some kind of immortal here. But occasionally, she would gaze at the endless, profound sky, just like Bardock did from time to time…
—Small Skit—
In Penguin Village, also known as God Village, Dr. Norimaki, a young man with a scruffy beard, was adjusting a robot in front of him that still hadn't had its bionic skin installed. The result was still unsatisfactory. "At this level, how could it possibly be a reliable assistant?" the young doctor sighed. "Forget it, Earth's AI technology is still not up to the standard I want." He dismantled the robot into scattered parts, muttering to himself, "I'm such an idiot."
Meanwhile, at a certain base of the Red Ribbon Army, Dr. Gero threw a pile of thick materials and blueprints onto the floor, scratching his head in frustration. "No way! If it's purely mechanical, artificial intelligence is an issue… But if I modify a person, their strength wouldn't compare to those well-trained human experts!" He thought gloomily, "Unless there's a revolutionary breakthrough in energy and drive technology… I wonder if Dr. Norimaki has any ideas?"
—End—
"Success~!"
Yamiru and Tights returned home after shopping, only to hear Bulma's excited voice.
Yamiru took off his sunglasses. "I don't know if it's just my impression, but Bulma's getting more lively."
"It's normal, she's almost 11. Don't underestimate a young girl's growth~" Tights smiled, casually removing her scarf. The weather had been getting a bit chilly lately, and she wasn't like Yamiru with his unique constitution.
Yamiru shook his head, not sure when this girl would stop riding the Flying Nimbus, probably the day she suddenly became vain… Sigh, the growing pains.
The two of them entered the laboratory, where Bulma excitedly ran out, already wearing a strange pair of glasses.
She didn't look at Yamiru and Tights but instead looked up into the air behind them, waving happily. "Hi~ I can see you guys, after all! Uncle Bardock Uncle, Aunt Gine~"
Bardock was stunned that Earth's technology had actually created a device capable of seeing souls, while Gine was simply curious. She floated over to Bulma and spun around. Sure enough, Bulma's gaze followed as she wore the glasses—she could actually see! Gine's soul expressed admiration: "You're really smart." She thought to herself, "Maybe her research on Saiyan cells is also correct…"
Bardock seemed to have made that connection too and fell into deep thought.
"But which one is Aunt Gine, and which one is Uncle Bardock?" Bulma asked, puzzled. The two soul forms looked identical to her. Except for Yamiru, Tights and the others also tried using the soul-seeing glasses and couldn't tell the difference… Yamiru chuckled. "Pay attention, the one who's more lively and innocent is Aunt Gine~"
Mrs. Brief, wearing glasses, compared them and looked at Bardock's soul, which seemed to be in deep thought. "Ah, this one looks a bit gloomy. It must be Mr. Bardock, right?"
Everyone: "..."
And so, life continued… Yamiru, while always dedicating some time each day to think about martial arts, spent most of his time relaxing.
Exercise well, play well.
Yamiru thought this saying was truly accurate. In his case, he couldn't move past the barrier of mastering the Karintan without some discomfort. No matter how hard he trained his body, he couldn't progress freely. There were certainly people who could continue to improve without thinking about such things, but what could someone like him do? Yamiru decided to just relax and focus.
A skyscraper rises from the ground up.
"Let me observe carefully from this foundation," Yamiru murmured softly to himself, "Perhaps when I figure it out, it will be time for me to go to the Mount Five Elements."
A punch that could destroy the Earth. Since the fortune-teller's prophecy gave him a direction on this matter… this made Yamiru believe that his persistence and thinking were likely meaningful.
Before he knew it, it was the end of December, and the year was coming to a close.
Perhaps in every world, there are special holidays during the transition from the old year to the new one. Today, as Yamiru and Tights walked down the street, they could feel the festive atmosphere.
... Everywhere, there was an atmosphere of sales and promotions.
"Let's see, it's been over eleven months now, and the Dragon Balls should be about to revive soon."
The two of them were holding hands, shopping in the mall. Tights smiled and said, "I wonder if Goku will still recognize his parents by then? Back then, Goku had his memory erased, right…"
"Even without Gaku, a child that small probably wouldn't remember after so long," Yamiru said casually.
As they passed the furniture and appliance section, he stopped and began rubbing his chin, seemingly looking for something.
Tights was confused. After asking, Yamiru explained that he was looking to buy a capsule-style rice cooker. Tights didn't quite understand his whimsical thoughts, but Yamiru mysteriously said, "It's a sentiment~" Soon, he bought a rice cooker that was similar to the one in his memory, capsule-style. After purchasing it, he tucked it into his pocket as a capsule.
After leaving the mall, Yamiru casually took out the Dragon Ball Radar and glanced at it. He froze.
Tights also looked over and saw the radar's display showing the signal of the Dragon Balls!
The Dragon Balls had revived!
It came so suddenly, without any warning.
"..." The two of them exchanged a look.
Yamiru quickly activated his Golden Veil and began searching for the traces of Bardock and Gine's souls nearby.
"Great~" Tights quickly took out a pair of soul-seeing glasses to help search. Soon, she found the souls of Bardock and Gine drifting around the corner. She waved excitedly, "Uncle Bardock, Aunt Gine, the Dragon Balls have revived! You can finally reunite with Goku~!"